| Marijuana only affects short-term memory. This means that you would not be able to remember what you did 2 days ago, only minor things like what you ate, what time you ate at. It does not affect long-term memory however, therefore some of the statements you have made are false. I have been studying and smoking marijuana on an on and off basis for approximately 4 years. I did not drop out of high school, I had no problem passing a test while high, in fact, in some cases I did much better on tests because I was high which allowed me to think a lot more than usual.
You say that if you smoke marijuana, drink beers etc. when you are 30 you will have the same knowledge as a 14 year old. Spending 2/3 of your life drinking beers and smoking pot is nearly impossible, as it will give you nearly no time to get proper sleep and eat meals regularly. Also, marijuana would not contribute to long-term memory, which this statement was relating to. Even if this was so...the only thing a 14 year old could remember better than said 30 year old would be what pants they used to own, etc. Small pieces of memory which are practically useless. You would still remember who your parents are, your height, the highlights of your life, how to work at your job place, etc. All of these are somewhat important to you; short-term memory is not as important as the anti-marijuana pawns have made it seem.
Paavo: I drive stoned all the time, the only accident I have ever gotten into was one of which I was not stoned, and was my friends fault who I no longer talk to. |